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1986 Volvo 744Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1986 Volvo 744, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 19, 1998. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1986 Volvo 744 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1986 Volvo 744 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Driveline: driveshaft

Recall 88V-166 · Oct 18, 1988 · 69,917 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE DRIVESHAFT FROM THETRANSMISSION AND DAMAGE TO THE GEAR SELECTOR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.

Best & worst years

1986 vs. every other 744 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 744 median. How we score

'85'86'87'88'89
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 744 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE PARKED WAITING FOR A FRIEND THE DASHBOARD STARTED SMOKING AND THEN BURSTED IN TO FLAMES,NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE INSIDE OF THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Complaint 829172 · Oct 19, 1998

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